Morson are recruiting for Senior to Principal Ecologists to join our expanding environmental team based in the vibrant centre of Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your ecological career within a supportive, friendly and multi£disciplinary consultancy environment.
You will work across a wide range of projects, gaining start£to£finish project involvement, responsibility and opportunities to help shape and grow our ecology services.
We offer a flexible working culture, with a balance of office, site and home£based working.

What We Offer;
Competitive salary circa andpound;30-40K+, depending on experience
28 days holiday (including bank holidays) + 1 additional day per year (up to 5 days)
2 paid volunteer days per year
Company pension scheme
Health insurance
Professional memberships paid (e.g., CIEEM)
Bespoke training and career development plan
A supportive, collaborative team environment


Key Responsibilities;
Lead and deliver ecological surveys in line with British Standards and industry best practice
Oversee protected species surveys, data collection and mitigation design
Prepare high£quality reports including PEAs, EcIAs, species assessments and mitigation strategies
Provide ecological support to multi£disciplinary project teams
Assist with ecological clerk£of£works services
Attend and lead meetings, site inspections and fieldwork activities
Mentor junior team members (Senior level) or manage team development (Principal level)
Support business development, bidding and tender submissions
Contribute to the delivery of high£quality ecological outcomes across a variety of sectors including infrastructure, utilities, development and conservation


About You;
Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline
CIEEM membership (Associate, Full or eligible)
Experience delivering ecological surveys and assessments
Good knowledge of UK wildlife legislation, planning policy and ecological best practice
Strong species identification skills (botanical or protected species)
Experience preparing high£quality ecological reports
Understanding of health andamp; safety and risk assessment
Strong communication, organisation and client£facing skills
Proficient in report writing and data management (GIS beneficial)
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

If you''re passionate about ecology and want to be part of a growing, supportive consultancy environment, we''d love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV to apply.